Casella and Waga Energy Complete Third RNG Facility Under 2023 Pact — Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Event summary

Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy activated a third RNG facility at McKean Landfill, completing their 2023 partnership agreement.
The McKean facility uses Waga's WAGABOX® technology to produce up to 407,000 MMBtu (120 GWh) of renewable gas annually.
Waga funded construction and will operate the facility for 20 years, with revenue shared between the partners.
The project is expected to avoid 31,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually.

The big picture

This marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Casella and Waga, demonstrating the scalability of landfill-to-RNG projects. The collaboration aligns with broader trends in waste-to-energy solutions and corporate decarbonization efforts, particularly in regions with established gas infrastructure. With 36 operational units globally, Waga's technology is proving its viability in multiple markets, positioning it as a key player in the renewable gas sector.

What we're watching

Revenue Sharing Dynamics: How the revenue-sharing model between Casella and Waga will perform as RNG production ramps up.
Execution Risk: Whether Casella can sustain this pace of RNG facility deployments under its existing partnership structure.
Regulatory Tailwinds: The pace at which favorable RNG policies could accelerate similar projects in the U.S.